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Another Woodhead Pass weekend closure

The A628 Woodhead Pass will be closed again this weekend as Highways England continue work to improve the TransPennine route between Manchester and Sheffield.

It will be closed off between the Flouch roundabout, where it meets the A616 at Langsett, and the Gun Inn traffic lights on the A57 in Hollingworth.

There will also be no access to the pass from the B6105 (Torside), A6024 (Holme Moss) and Windle Edge (Dunford Bridge) roads, but there will be local access for residents living in Hollingworth and Tintwistle. 

It will be closed from 8pm on Friday (July 3) to 6am on Monday (July 6). 

There is also set to be another weekend closure at some stage, but the date of this is yet to be confirmed. 

Highways England say it's part of its £5 million investment for the A628, providing "safer and smoother roads and more reliable journeys for people using this strategic route". 

The government company say it hopes to complete the maintenance and improvement work on the major road by the end of March 2021, and it will involve full weekend closures, weeknight overnight closures and temporary traffic lights in operation. 

People who want further information or advice can call Highways England's 24-hour phone line on 0300 123 5000. 

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